The practical nurse (PN) receives prescriptions from the healthcare provider. Click to highlight the 3 prescriptions that the PN should perform right away. A. Acetaminophen 600 mg PO every 6 hours PRN for pain or temperature greater than 100° F (37.7° C) B. Contact precautions C. Vancomycin 500 mg IV piggyback every 6 hours D. Place peripheral IV E. Change turban dressing by cleansing with sterile water, patting dry, applying dry gauze over incision, and wrapping head with kerlix F. Strict intake and output G. Clear liquid diet

A. Acetaminophen 600 mg PO every 6 hours PRN for pain or temperature greater than 100° F (37.7° C) While acetaminophen is necessary for managing fever or pain, it is a PRN medication, meaning it is only given based on specific symptoms (temperature greater than 100°F or pain). Immediate administration is not required unless the client’s symptoms meet these criteria. B. Contact precautions Contact precautions are crucial for preventing the spread of MRSA, a highly contagious pathogen. Immediate implementation is necessary to protect both the client and others in the healthcare setting from infection. C. Vancomycin 500 mg IV piggyback every 6 hours Vancomycin is prescribed to treat the MRSA infection. It should be administered as ordered to manage the infection effectively and prevent complications from the surgical site infection. D. Place peripheral IV The peripheral IV has already been placed, as indicated by the notes. This action would have been necessary before starting the IV medication orders but is not an immediate task at this time. E. Change turban dressing by cleansing with sterile water, patting dry, applying dry gauze over incision, and wrapping head with kerlix Changing the turban dressing is necessary to manage the infection at the surgical site. This must be done according to the prescribed procedure to maintain sterile conditions and support healing. F. Strict intake and output While monitoring intake and output is important, it does not need to be done immediately but should be started as per the order to monitor the client’s fluid balance over time. G. Clear liquid diet Initiating a clear liquid diet is important for nutritional support, but it does not need to be started immediately. It is part of the general care plan but does not have the same urgency as infection control and medication administration